Merry Christmas from Abandoned Baton Rouge

Here in Baton Rouge, one former business featured previously still lights up their Christmas lights at this time of year.

And apparently Rome Cleaners isn't abandoned after all. They have a new awning, a new paint job, and Santa's in there.

Comments

[kartek]

Maybe being seen on ABR is enough of a kick in the pants to spruce up the non-abandoned joints.

[Jay]

My wife went there to have her wedding dress cleaned and put in a special box to preserve it for ever...and ever...and ever....

It is their thing. I've never heard of anyone taking a shirt or pants there. It was a long time ago when we went there, but I remember there not being posted hours of operation.

A lot of businesses, like this one, are doing a post Gustav fix up.

[Charity]

I came across your blog on the internet...Awesome Blog...I wanted to contact you and let you know that I work for a non profit that does outreach to homeless youth. We are always looking for new abandoned buildings that may be inhabited by people. I was wondering if you would be interested in shooting me an email if you come across a building that looks like it may be home to someone...We would love to go do outreach there. My name is Charity and my email is [email protected]

[bobbie]

Have you noticed a house that you can see very clearly from interstate going west on I-12 before Airline exit? It is on Cedarcrest and looks like very large, very nice house. Been empty for as long as I can remember. Shocking because it is so big and nice. Go check it out for me, please.

[Becky]

I saw that place in the first picture on my way home from the gym the other day. Why have I never noticed it before? I pass by almost every day. The lights were still lit up...a month after Christmas